Dubai flights disrupted due to rain

Flights to and from Dubai International Airport were disrupted on Saturday due to bad weather conditions, according to the airport operator.

Fifteen inbound flights were diverted to other airports in the UAE and "a number" of outbound flights were delayed due to storms and heavy rain.

"Dubai Airports can confirm that normal operations at DXB have been disrupted as result of weather conditions persisting since last night. A total of 15 inbound flights were diverted to neighbouring airports, while a number of outbound flights were also delayed owing to the disruption," Dubai Airports said in a statement.